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ELIDE

6 pts

ELIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. ELIDE means "omit (a vowel or syllable) from a word".

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

omit (a vowel or syllable) from a word

In a sentence: "They elide."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before ELIDE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after ELIDE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ELIDE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

E1
L1
I1
D2
E1
= 6

ELIDE Scrabble FAQ

Is ELIDE a Scrabble word?
ELIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does ELIDE mean?
omit (a vowel or syllable) from a word
How do you use ELIDE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They elide."
How many points is ELIDE worth in Scrabble?
ELIDE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ELIDE?
ELIDE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ELIDE?
In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RELIDE, ELIDED, ELIDES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.